Tag: Family

Week 44 of 2026

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26 Oct 2026

I slept well, got up and had a shower did the usual housework but not much else I haven’t felt that good this morning.

I managed to iron Tim’s work clothes but not much else. It is a hot day temp of 32c or 896f.

I have zero energy and just want to do is sleep.

Steps 6,389

27 Oct 2026

Ok I was in bed last night before 6.30 and awake at 3.30am to pee after which I spent 35-minutes tossing and turning before just getting up and starting my day.

There was a right mess in the kitchen for me to clean up after my morning wash. It isn’t going to be as hot today thankfully.

What a morning, Sue jump started her car and shut the driver’s door when she went to disconnect the jump start machine the car auto locked and she doesn’t have a spare key so rang Sandy who went over to see is she could break into the car, she couldn’t and had to call a locksmith cost $154.

So, she wasn’t able to take me to the doctors, Tasha drove me and Sue was going to pick me up but instead Sandy picked me up, but she went to the wrong place and had to ring me to find out where I was. She did this as Sue took her car to the mechanic and they want the car overnight, so Sandy went and got Sue.

She then drove me home and just we got to my street she realised she should have drop Sue home first so she wouldn’t have to double back.

This afternoon I am so very tired again.

Steps: 4,900

27 OCT 2026

Ok I was in bed last night by 5.45pm and awake at 3.40am to pee after which I went back to bed till 4am. I didn’t even take my meds last night, I was that tire and out of it. This morning I am struggling with my legs they are heavy and I am also struggling to stay awake.

By 11.50am I was able to stand and walk like normal which felt good. The rest of the day I have been good.

I am off to bed at 7pm before I am unable to do stuff again.

Steps:8,399

SUE’S BIRTHDAY 28 Oct 2026

I had a good night slept till 2am then straight back to sleep till 5am, I am a bit stiff, and walking isn’t easy but not as bad as yesterday.

I was just starting to hang the washing to dry when Sue asked if I would like to go to Big W with her, she went to get a new book just released. Kirsty gave her money for her birthday, and she wanted to spend on gifts before it went on other stuff. She got her book and three new nighties.

This afternoon around 3pm my legs started to become uncooperative again and I will be in bed before 7pm as I am so tired. At least I am sleeping well.

Step:6 109

Had a good night slept through to 3am then back to bed after peeing and back to sleep till 4.30am when I got up.

Sue and I went grocery shopping, and all went well till we were headed to the checkout when my left ankle and knee both gave way on me I was lucky not to fall over.  From then till around 1.30pm I had a lot of pain in my knee and walking was difficult.

Thankfully I have been ok for the rest of the day.

Steps:8,499

Had a good night slept through to 3am when I had to pee back to bed till 5am when I got up and dressed a good morning my body is cooperating and I am getting things done.

Sue picked me up around 9ish and we went and gave Dave his birthday presents.

I was home by 10.15am and the day is progressing nicely. I haven’t done much today.

Steps: 9,123

DAVE’S BIRTHDAY HE IS 48 TODAY

Had a good night slept through to 3am when I had to pee then back to bed till 5am.

I forgot to mention yesterday that Rex (Sue’s first husband) is in hospital his body is riddled with cancer in multiply organs and also in his bones.

I have had a so-so day, managed to get some things done but there were hours of my legs being uncooperative and me feeling like I was going to fall over.

Steps:5,599

Week 43 of 2026 a day late

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Had a good night woke with the alarm again this morning. I was in bed early last night at 6.45pm and fell straight off to sleep and slept through to 4am when I needed to pee, I then went straight back to sleep.

Tasha came and spoke to her dad about loaning her money to get another car she wants something smaller and he said he would, I was surprised.

Yesterday she came down in a bit of a state because she realised her car runs out of rego on Monday, she asked me to pay the CTP for her, and she went and got a rego check. All is good now.

I have had a so so day not great but could have been worse.

Steps:6,675

I had an ok night I was up twice to pee and when Tim’s alarm went off at 4.45am and since I was more or less awake, I got up.

I had my dental appointment, she cleaned out some gunk around the bottom teeth, she also told me it isn’t a long-term fix, and I am going to lose my bottom teeth and wants me to see about going on the waiting list for dentures. She also told me to rinse my mouth twice a day with a particular mouthwash, which I have bought cost $16, and I have to use it for 5 days.

Tim will be home later then usual as he has another job after his school run.

Steps:6,466

I had another good night slept through till Tim’s alarm went off at 4.55am, I am up and waiting for Tim to leave so I can have a shower. It is 10c or 50f at 5am.

Walked up and had a look at
I have had a good day until around 4.30pm when I started to feel sick as in nauseous and extremely tired.

Steps:8,225

I slept well woke only once to pee and that was at 4am, it has been a rough start to the day with legs that didn’t want to work as they should but by 9.30, they are improving.

I went to ride the scooter up to Tasha’s but only got as far as the front door when it died, the battery needs replacing

Tim will be home around 7.45 a s he has another job after the school run.

Steps: 8,253

I slept well woke only once to pee and that was at 1.30am after that I went back to sleep till just before the alarm went off.

It is a wet morning with heavy steady rain it is supposed to rain all day like it is now. Thankfully I don’t need to leave the house today.

Tasha sent me a voice message, and I could hear the pain in her voice which made me want to cry, the pain is in her back she has had back X-rays done and they do not look good. I told her to ring the ambos and if needed go to hospital.

Tim rang to let me know he will be home long after I have gone to bed as he is now doing a rail run which is around an hour and a half each way.

Tasha has improved she had a hot shower and that helped enough. She does have a high pain threshold.

Steps: 9,133

I slept well woke only once to pee and that was at 1.30am after that I went back to sleep till just before the alarm went off.

I woke up at 4.40am to pee and stayed up, Tim was asleep on the lounge he said he wasn’t able to settle so stayed up and got what sleep he could. He had the heater on, and the room was so suffocatingly hot.

I managed to walk down and post my letters when I got home, I was exhausted.

This afternoon Drew and family were moving; Tasha doesn’t know if it is a permanent move or temporary only time will tell.

Steps:11,850

I slept well woke three times to pee and ended up staying up after I got up to pee at 4.30am.

I have paid Natasha comprehensive car insurance she transferred the money to me so I could pay it for her.

Had a great chat with Kathy this morning loved it.

It has been hot day.

Steps: 10, 855

Week 42 of 2026

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I got up at 4.50am again it is a nice morning not hot or cold just nice, it will warm up as the day progresses.

Tim slept in till around 9.30am he spent hours just scrolling through his phone as per usual.

I have had a shit all productive day just no motivation and feeling so tired. Had a 30-minute nap this morning should have had another one but didn’t.

Around 6pm when I went to change for bed, I wasn’t with it, I knew I needed help and said something about calling Tasha, Tim sent her a text she was asleep and didn’t get it. I managed somehow, Tim gave me a little bit of help, he took my socks off.

Steps: 6,110

Monday and Tim has gone to work I have had a shower and dressed in shorts for the day, now to get breakie.

It has heated up by 10am it was 29c and by midday it was 32c and I turned the air con on.

I managed a nap around 11am for about 20 minutes.

After lunch I ironed Tim’s work shirts, speaking of lunch Tim did a baked lunch which was nice

Steps: 7,119

Had a pretty good night woke at 4.30am, washed dressed and then cleaned the kitchen, swept and vacuumed. While I was sweeping out the front Jess rang and asked me to ring Sam from 10am till she answers.

I rang Sam and she answered straight away.

It started to rain around 2pm have felt not with it all day I have had 3 naps due to how tired I am.

Steps: 7,323

SANDY’S 49TH BIRTHDAY

Had a pretty good night woke at 4.30am, to the sound of rain I washed dressed and out to the kitchen to another right mess for me to clean up.

A coldish day and a wettish day as well, I have had a good and busy morning but after lunch I will need a nap.

Yes, I had a nap, and it helped I walked up to check the letterbox and had 5 letters there 3 for me and 1 for Tim his new appointment at the JHH and the last one was for our neighbour which Tim will take over when he gets home.

Steps: 6, 595

Another good night slept through till the alarm went off, I am however, all over the place was going to do a load of washing but decided to do it when I get home. It’s shopping day so I don’t want to feel rushed.

It is only 10c this morning that is 50f and the time 6am.

Sue rang me at 8.40am to let me know her car wouldn’t start; she rang Sandy as she thinks it’s the battery.

Sue arrived around 9.30am Sandy went a jumped started the car and said she didn’t think it was the battery. After we did the shopping, the car started without a problem.

It was 11.45am when I got home have to say it has felt like a short day.

Steps:7,239

DADS HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY ALSO ISSY BIRTHDAY (SUE’S GRANDDAUGHTER)

I slept well woke at 4.30am to pee and felt wide awake so up I got, I decided I would have my shower after Tim leaves for work. So, the first things I did was open the front door, tidy the kitchen and toss the washing into the machine and start the washing.

I looked online to see what my parents old house is now worth between 750,000 and 950,000……….Damn

Sandy picked me up and took me to the cemetery and left dad’s card on his headstone. I didn’t get out of the car as I have had a fair bit of trouble walking this today. Sue drove me home and before we did, we went by the old house and just sat and talked about old times.

Steps:7,9170

Had a good night woke with the alarm this morning. It is supposed to be a cool dry day with a top of 20c or 68f. At 6am it is 12c or 53.6f.

I have had a good morning walked down and posted some letters and managed to iron Tim’s work shirts but had to stop and lay down and rest for 20-minutes before finishing the ironing.

I have had trouble walking again today.

Tim was home by 3.30pm and after half an hour he went outside to work on the new trailer.

I made a start on next year’s calendars. Will do something each day till it’s done.

Steps: 7,445

Week 41 of 2026

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Daylight savings has started today, Tim is working doing rail again. It has been a warm day, I didn’t feel great this morning but improved after a 20-minute nap.

The improved state didn’t last long, and I had to have another nap 2hrs later. After that I felt much better, well till around 5pm when the restless tremor started again.

For some reason I keep thinking it is Sunday.

Steps: 7, 388

I slept well but I was up at 4.30am, I woke and felt restless, so I go up. Tim is working this afternoon he will leave around 12.30pm and should be home around 9pm.

It’s been a good day I managed to do a few things around the house and sort through a locked box of stuff, it contained the girl’s baptism certificates and a copy of my Tax File Number which I looked everywhere for last year.

Tim rang to let me know he will be home later then expected as he was asked to do an extra run.

Steps: 8,352

I slept well but when I woke up at 2.30am and discovered that Tim wasn’t home yet but when I looked outside, I could see the car and the boot opened so I knew he had just arrived home. I went back to bed and sleep till 4am when I woke again and decided to just get up.

Tim left for work around 9.30am and rang at 11am to tell me he was heading home he was over his hours.

I was able to walk down and post some letters that felt good.

It has been a nice day warm not to hot nor is it cold.

Steps:10,508

I slept well but was up and down to the toilet and by 4.15am I had enough and decided to get up.

Tim was up at 4.30am he has an early start well he said he signs on at 6am but he doesn’t like to be late. This I understand.

It is much cooler today I am long pants again, after a few warm days.

After telling myself that I needed to mop the kitchen floor for the two weeks I finally did it.

Tim has an outpatient appointment at the JHH tomorrow, but when he asked about time off for it, he was told no can do. So, he has had me ring and tell the hospital. Instead of waiting on hold I selected the call back option, it took 2.5hrs for them to ring. When I spoke to them the woman was understanding and said he will get a letter with the new appointment. I made sure they changed the address from the P O Box to the house addressed.          

Steps: 8,063

I had another good night woke at 4am, peed and went back to bed and till the alarm went off at 5am.

Tim was up and long gone he signed on at 4.30ish, he will be home around 3.30ish.

I was sweeping when the broom head came off, I knew it would at some point, but I have another one in the linen press I just have to put it together.

I am having a so so day, the weather is cool but dry.       

Steps:7,963

Dental App Monday 19th 10am

It was another good night woke at 4.50am. I walked down and posted some letters.

Tim and I are going to Gosford to meet his sister Jenny and her husband Christ for lunch it is an hour’s drive

Lunch was good we spend an hour & a half there we went to Gosford Sailing Club, and the meal was good.

It has been a warm day, I closed my eyes on the trip there and after we had finished eating while Tim & Jenny chatted, I found myself closing my eye having an effort to keep them open, so naturally I closed them on the way home.

Steps: 6,689

I got up at 4.50am and after two hours I have had a wash, got dressed, swept and vacuumed, I then swept outside, finished writing yesterday’s diary entry and checked emails and I am now reading blog posts.

It was a cool start to the day but by 11am it was 30c.

Tim left for work at 10.20am I’m not sure what time he will be home just some time tonight.

Steps: 7,520

Week 40 of 2026

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Had another good night, I woke at 4.30am and it is a cool start to the morning.

The day is cold and wet around 11am Tim walked inside said something about mowing the back lawn and then said he was going to get ready for work. He has been called in to do rail from Newie to Central; he should be home around 9.30pm

Blain and his girlfriend came down to see me when they were visiting Tasha, they arrived just after Tim left for work.

I have a lot of lower back pain on my left side this afternoon so much pain that moving is difficult.

Steps: 6,521

Another good night woke at 4.57 to the sound of rain the temp is 13c or 55f and not supposed to go above 18c.

My back pain has eased, and I can move with wanting to cry.

I was sitting in my armchair when I noticed Sue turn up, she brought over some chocolate cake.

Tim spent all day out the back doing whatever, at least he isn’t just sitting around watching his phone.

I had wanted to do more stuff myself but the pain in my lower back stopped that.

Steps: 6, 995

Another good night, slept through till 4.11am but after peeing I went back to sleep till 4.50am when I got up it is a chilly 8c or 46f.

I was able to walk down and post some letters as the back pain isn’t as bad yesterday.

Tim has had another productive day took the cans to cash in, then found a couple of pallets which he broke up this afternoon as well as finishing the back lawn and then mowing the front lawn. After all that his back is aching. I suggested he apply a heat patch which he did, only to say20-minutes later that it wasn’t working as it was barely warm. I took it an applied it to my hip area I will leave it there overnight.

Steps:9,040

DR BABU 18-1-2027 at 3.40pm

Slept well, I was awake and up by 4.15am, had my shower before coming out to clean the kitchen, sweep and vacuum then have breakie. The temp at 6am was 6c or 43f.

Tim rang the doctors to make an appointment and while talking to the receptionist it was discovered that she was once a bus driver and ask Tim he knew someone and he did another driver he has known for 15yrs.

Received a parcel containing two very nice white pillowcases that I never bought and have no idea why I have them. Yes, there is a return address but it’s the business address and that doesn’t help. Ok I now remember ordering them.

Steps: 8,555

I slept well and was up at 4.50am it is going to be a hot day, I am just not 100% with it this morning my left knee and calf is so painful.

Shopping with Sue this morning and even though I felt mentally good the pain in my leg has made walking so difficult.

When I got home, I changed my clothes and sat with a heat pack on my left knee.

This afternoon when I turned the TV on ready to watch the evening news, I had no free to air. It too me half an hour and a lot of figuring with the antenna to get it back.

Steps: 6,795

I slept well and was up at 4.50am it is going to be another hot day; Sue and I have appointments with the podiatrist.

When I got home, I did the laundry and hung it up to dry and by the time I was done I was in so much pain, I had to sit and do nothing for a while.

Tim found a box of stuffed toys that we sorted through and decided to toss some of them in the washing machine. Tim said he wanted to give some of the away.

This evening Tim moved my recliner from near the front door to near the dining room. I am in two minds about this as I like that now I recline it right back, but I don’t like that I can no longer see out the front door while in the recliner.

Steps:  7,832

I was up at 4.20am and found the kitchen a mess, so that was my first task of the day, no it was the second task as I had to sweep and vacuum first as the ground felt awful.

It will much cooler today with rain, we only had light showers during the day.

This morning I was so restless, I tried to have a nap twice the first time was a failure the second time I manage to sleep for 25-minutes.

Tim is working today, he is doing rail which for those who may not know is when the buses replace the trains due to either track work or an accident.

He has also bought another box trailer that needs some work, he is going to sell the one he already has.

Steps:7,381

Week 37 of 2926

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I woke up at 4.10am and Tim wasn’t home yet, but when I got up when the alarm went off at 5am he was home. I had to tell him a few times to go to bed because he was so tired.

It was 15c when I got up by 9am it was 18c.

At 8.30am Tim came out he hadn’t taken his night meds and was unable to settle.

Sue picked me up and we went to the cemetery meeting up with Dave & Leigh with Liarna and her boyfriend, Sandy with Temika and her boyfriend, Denni and a friend and Skylar. It was great everyone being there except for Jeannie who as usual didn’t attend.

This afternoon Tim and Tasha put my new recliner together and it is nice and comfortable. Tim also cleaned the ceiling fan in the lounge-room and the one in our bedroom.

Steps: 7,443 = 4.6k’s

Had a good night slept till the alarm went off, it is a much cooler day here. It was 12c or 53f at 5.30am.

I have nothing much to do today other than the usual housework.

I had Tasha ring the dental clinic and have me put on a waiting list to see a dentist, as all my teeth hurt every day.

I do like the new recliner.

Steps: 10,150 = 6k’s

Had a good night slept till the alarm went off, only getting up once to pee. It was only 12c or 53f at 5.30.

It is a wet morning, but the ground was dry by 9am and the temp was 16c. I started to get cold around 11am.

Drew went to KFC for Tasha and got something for me and Tim as well. Of course I ended up paying for all three of us.

Tasha came down this arvo in a state she has a shocking headache caused by the noise of the work being done.

Steps:8,434 = 5k’s

Had a good night slept till the alarm went off, only getting up once to pee. It was only 6c when I got up.

Kathy video called me she is off work and want to thank me for her birthday present which had arrived, she said she loved what she got.

Tasha rang me while I was talking to Kathy, she was in a right state she was crying and hysterically as the painters had painted her walls a cream colour, she had only painted the walls at the start of the year white and white was what she wanted. Her cries and reaction must have touch one of the workers as he made a phone call and told her they would paint them white.

Tim received a package a large portable fridge/freezer, when he opened the box there was no battery with it. He said that he messaged the seller who said there was a battery included, however, when he showed me the text it didn’t say that at all, it told him where to get one. So now he is pissed with himself.

Steps: 7,803

KATHY’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 41 TODAY

Had a good night slept well enough was up at 4.50am, it is a cold morning but should warm up at 5am it was 8c and by 6am it was 10c.

I walked down and posted the three letters I had, haven’t done much all day as I have felt pretty drained.

I did managed to sort through some of the Christmas and birthday gifts I have put all gifts for each person into separate zip lock bags, still have a lot to sort through.

Kathy & Sydney came over to drop of Tim’s Father’s Day gift, Sydney was driving

Steps: 7,772

I had another good night, waking when the alarm went off, the temp was 6c at 5.30am.

I have been busy in the morning doing the usual housework and the laundry tried to sit and watch telly but couldn’t ended up having a lay down from 10am for 30 minutes which helped.

I feel like I have not been fully with it today, not sure why that it.

Steps: 6,686

I had another good night, well up until 3am when I got up to pee and managed to wet my pants so had to change them but after that I was ok till I got up to pee again at 4.50am and decided to stay up.

Tim wanted to sleep in but was up by 6.40am he said he wasn’t able to sleep.

I walked down and posted a couple of letters.

We ordered pizza for lunch, and since I was the one paying for it, I got a stuff crust one.

Tim has helped Tasha hang her new curtains.

Steps: 7,314

School Zones

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Today I am writing about school zones in New South Wales, the state I live in has a 40 km/h school zone this was announced in 2001 and implemented for all NSW schools by the end of 2003. By then, 40 km/h posted speed limits had been introduced at more than 3,000 schools and educational facilities across the state.

School zones are special areas around schools where road rules are designed to protect children, families, teachers and other pedestrians. These areas are busiest before and after school, when many students are walking, riding bikes, crossing roads or being dropped off and picked up by cars and buses.

Because children can be harder to see and may act unpredictably near roads, school zones usually have lower speed limits during set times on school days. Driving more slowly gives drivers extra time to notice hazards, react safely and stop if a child steps onto the road. It also reduces the seriousness of injuries if a crash does happen.

School zones are marked with signs, road markings and, in many places, flashing lights. Drivers should always look for these warnings, check the times shown on the signs and obey the speed limit whenever the zone is active. They should also avoid distractions, watch for crossings and follow parking and drop-off rules.

In NSW, school zones are enforceable on pupil-free days, also known as school development days. This is because they are counted as notified school days, and some students may still attend school. School zones generally do not apply on weekends, public holidays or public-school holidays unless signs show otherwise.

Most NSW school zones operate from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm on notified school days. However, some school zones have different times, so drivers should always check the times shown on the school zone signs.

School zones work best when everyone plays their part. Drivers need to slow down and stay alert, parents and carers should use safe pick-up and drop-off areas, and students should pay attention while crossing the road and not be clued to their phone.

Week 35 of 2026

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I slept well and was up 3 minutes before the alarm went off. Tim didn’t get home till 2.30am and I have no idea what time he went to bed.

I feel good this morning and managed to sweep, vacuum and clean the kitchen.

I also went for a walk to post my letters.

Blain came to see his mum and came to see me as well, while here he helped Papa check the damage to my chair and Tim decided that he will be able to repair the chair.

Steps: 7,669 = 4.7k’s or 2.9miles

I slept well enough but was up at 4.15am.

Sue came and picked me up and we went to Officeworks to pick up some documents I had printed. We then went to the chemist to get more needles for Tim’s insulin.

Tasha told me she lost it with the workers, whenever she asked a question all they would say is “don’t know” at one point because she was frustrated and angry one of the workers started laughing at her which is when she told them to pack up and leave, she had to tell them 3 times to leave before they did.

She doesn’t know if they will come back or what. Because she is only 4’ 7” tall or 140cm tall some people think she is a push over she is not.

Steps: 7,712 = 4.8k’s or 2.9 miles

A new day has arrived; I got up at 4.45am and after feeling a bit sluggish this morning I am at last starting to feel ok.

I went to Tasha’s to wait in case workmen arrived they didn’t.

This afternoon I fell over, not much damage a bruised knee and a sore elbow, I didn’t hit my head but trying not to hit it I strained a muscle I suspect.

At first, I just laid on the floor, but when I tried to get up I couldn’t so I rang Tasha no answer so I rang Sue and said 6 words I’ve fallen and can’t get up the next thing I knew l had Tasha, Sue and Sandy here. Tasha had rung me back and I said the same 6 words to her.

In order to make others happy I am seeing the quack on Thursday morning.

Steps: 5,709 = 3.5k’s or 2.1 miles

A new day is here and a wet day it is my left knee and elbow are very sore, and I have a nasty small bruise on my knee.

I have had issues all day with my left leg and pain and not feeling stable when standing.

At 3pm I went to have a 30-minute lay down only to fall asleep for an hour.

Steps: 5,598 = 3.4k’s or 2.1 miles

Another day has arrived and it’s a somewhat cold start to the day.

My knee is really sore and has a dark bruise on it, my Dr’s appointment is at 8am, as it’s not raining, I will walk up to the top of the driveway to meet Sue.

Ok the doc said my knee and arm are fine and to use ice packs on my knee not heat packs as they can make the area bleed more darking the bruise and causing more pain.

The arvo has been fine done some housework, read some blog posts had little energy to do much at all.

Steps: 7,005 = 4.3k’s or 2.6 miles

Another day is here and it’s the last day of the working week. I have woken with not just a headache but an earache as well, so no hearing aids till that eases and as I am alone that should be ok

Did an email to our tendency officer about how I am concerned about Natasha’s state of mind due to all the shit going on with the workmen at her     place. She replied and acknowledged my concerns.

I was sitting here at my computer when in walks Sam and Jess, I felt so happy seeing Sam, I get the same way when seeing Blain and the girls, but I don’t see the girls much due to distance and their ages 13 & 16.

Had 2 naps today

Steps: 4,879 = 3k’s or 1.7miles

Week 34 of 2026

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I had a rough night waking every few hours to pee and ended up getting up for the day at 4.45am.

It is raining and the temp is 10c or 50f at 5am.

It stopped raining by 10.30am, Tim left for work around 11am he will be home between 8.30 & 9pm.

I have had a good day but now at 6.3pm I am ratshit and will soon be in bed.

Steps: 7,337 = 4.5k’s or 2.7 miles

I had an ok night was up at 4.10am my left knee was bothering me due to me knocking it twice Saturday night.

I walked up and around the driveway this morning while it was lightly raining.

I also broke the long handle dustpan when I was sweeping stuff into it and lost my balanced and put too much weight on it. I will get Tim to look at it.

I had a 50-minute nap between 11 & 12pm, however by 5pm I am fighting to stay awake. I will be having another early night.

Steps: 6,456 = 4k’s

I slept trough to 2am got up and pee the back to bed and straight back to sleep till 4.25am when I needed to pee again and decided to stay up. At 5am the temp was 8c or 46f by 6am it was 10c or 50f.

This morning I manage to spill my drink, drop popcorn all over the bench it was annoying, but I cleaned up the mess. Then I sat down put my feet up and noticed Tasha’s car in her carport so I rang and asked if she was home, she wasn’t she had taken Jess’s car so she could put petrol in it for Jess. When she said she wasn’t home I said good, told her about cleaning up the mess and thought if she was home, I could had rung for help, but she wasn’t home so all good.

It has been a cool day, I managed a 30-minute nap

Steps: 7,603 = 4.7k’s or 2.9 miles

I slept just not a good sleep up and down since midnight. After Tim left I had a nice hot shower and shaved my legs.

Also noticed this morning that I hadn’t ordered milk or eggs when I did the shopping which is odd as they are generally the first two items I order.

Tasha had more workers arrive at her place today and they caused a lot more damage, Tasha rang the big boss who came and looked and was shocked, there are now major cracks in the ceiling and down the walls. The ceiling is creaking and she is worried it will collapse.

She is now waiting to hear what happens next.

Steps t,205 = 4.4k’s or 2.5 miles 

KIRSTY & VAUGHAN’S BIRTHDAY THEY ARE 36 TODAY

I had an ok night and managed to stay in bed till the alarm went off.

Sue and I went shopping and by the time we got to the checkout I was exhausted and ended up taking my shoes off.

Today more workers arrived to repair the damage and discovered that the back part of the ceiling is riddled with termites including living ones she is really upset and angry, she is being told it is limited to the dining room and isn’t in the walls she isn’t convinced.

It has been a nice day warm and pleasant.

Steps: 8,538 = 5k’s

I had a good night was still in a deep sleep when the alarm went off. I had to go back to bed for a bit.

I went to Tasha’s to wait for workmen to turn up, when they arrived, they were pest control men and sprayed more to kill the termites. Someone will be back on Monday to do more work.

Also, they noticed that her back wooden door was ruined from termites, but housing told them not to worry about it.

This afternoon when Tasha came down to help me, she brought down 2 jars of jam that Drew (her neighbour) bought and found out that it wasn’t the one her partner wanted.

Steps:5,940 = 3.7k’s

I had a good night till 3am when I was unable to settle after going to the loo, I was so bad I got up for an hour then I went back to bed for another hour when I got up and had a shower.

I cleaned behind my armchair and discovered why it isn’t working there is a part that has snapped so will need a new one.

I had to go and have a nap at 10am.

Tim is working this afternoon/night he won’t be home till around 2am.

Steps: 5,166 = 3.2k’s

Week 32 of 2026

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Had a decent enough sleep but I’m not good this morning, tremor wise. I suspect this is due to me feeling like I have a cold or flu. I have sat and closed my eyes twice this morning.

Around 11am I went to put my feet up and couldn’t get the footrest to rise causing me to get frustrated. I used the Everfit and then decided to go and have a lay down.

After a 45-minute rest I started to feel better and even though the footrest still wouldn’t go up I was able to deal with it better.

It was around 3pm when I was able to get it to raise. I need a new remote.

Steps: 5067 – 3k’s 

Had a decent enough sleep but I was still up at 4.15am, it was only 4c or 39f when I got up. No milkshake this morning as I only have a small amount of milk left.

Sue and I had doctor appointments, the doctor said my iron levels are a bit low and my fasting BGL is a but high, then we went to Woolies before coming home.

This afternoon I started feeling awful I have a head cold and ache all over.

Steps: 6,585 = 4k’s

Had a good night woke a couple of times but managed to go back to sleep and woke with the alarm at 5am. I am feeling awful I am blowing my nose constantly.

Dawson and his girlfriend turned up for a short visit just to say hi and see how I am.

It is a warmish day, one of those days when it is warmer outside then inside.

I tried to lay down for a nap but wasn’t able breath so just sat in my armchair shut the curtain and muted the TV while I closed my eyes for 30-minutes.  After which I felt more with it.

Steps: 6,688 = 4.1k’s

I slept till 4am when I woke up and felt good so got up, it was 5c when I got up. I still don’t feel good with the damn head cold.

By 11am it was 13c and I was still feeling rotten. Managed a 30-minute nap which helped.

I still managed to do the housework and swept out the front.

Blain and a mate came to see me they were here about 20-minutes.

Steps: 6,593 = 4.1k’s 

I slept till 4am when I woke up and felt good so got up, it was 5c when I got up. I still don’t feel good with the damn head cold.

Went shopping with Sue and was exhausted by the time I got home, my feet felt heavy and I needed to rest and put my feet up for a while.

After lunch I was able to empty the recycle boxes into the outside bin and did some other things around the house before needing to put my feet up again.

Tim rang to let me know he will be late home again as after his run was over, he had to pick up a different bus and take it to West Gosford, then get another bus bring it back, I think that’s what he said.

Steps: 7,761 = 4.8k’s

Slept well, I was up at 4.30pm it is only 4c or 39f, I have an appointment to have my eyes checked which I do once a year due to being diabetic.

It feels really cold this morning, but it feels colder inside then it does outside.

Before going to see the optometrist, we went and posted off Sue’s, and my birthday presents to Kirsty who is one of Sue’s daughters her birthday is the 20th. She is the only one who has anything to do with her mum.

I am feeling extremely tired this afternoon and cold still.

Steps: 13,059 = 8k’s or 5 miles

I slept well, I woke at 4.40am and decided to get up the temp at that time was 4c according to my phone.

By 5.30 it was 5c or 41f and I had a wash and dressed, I had cleaned the kitchen and tossed a load of clothes into wash and made my breakie.

I am feeling more like myself but still not 100%. I have decided not to go for a walk till it’s not as cold each morning.

Tim off this weekend, he walked round to Mitre 10 to get a few bolts and screws on the way he noticed an abandoned chair that he said he will go back after dark and if it is still there, he will bring it home as it looks like a nice chair.  

Steps: 4,997 = 3k’s or 1.8miles